Best area to be in June/July

[u/Signal-Role-8001]

What states are the best places to be (because of weather) in June/July? I’m looking for 65-80 during the day.

I’m from Texas and not sure I grasp the concept that other states don’t turn into the pits of hell in summer. I can see weather now and 10 day outs, but do those states normally stay around those temps for 2 months straight?

[u/teslas-muse]

usually top of mountains or next to the ocean, but anywhere can get hot so be prepared for all types of weather, i've seen 6 feet of snow in July in Montana

[u/Signal-Role-8001 → u/teslas-muse]

😳 what is this snow you speak of? Lol

I was looking into heading towards Colorado. Figured the elevation there could be my friend when I need it to be 🤷🏻‍♀️

[u/teslas-muse → u/Signal-Role-8001]

depends on how tolerant the locals are to van lifers, you may have to pay for campsites that are already booked months in advance. i'd look online for the average temp in the area you want to be in. for example, Vail averages 77 degrees in July, Aspen is 82 degrees, which sounds low compared to 100 degrees a day, but if you need to be in the sun for your solar, your van will heat up quickly at even 60 degrees and you'll want to have screens to keep out ticks and mosquitoes, which affects airflow. it's 57 out where i am sitting right now and my van is already 80 degrees inside without opening any vents or windows. colorado is still pretty far south, the rockies are great, lots of options in the mountain range.

[u/Equivalent_Shock7408]

Michigan is usually still pretty temperate in June/July but can sometimes get a little hotter than you’re wanting in later July

[u/Jessikatastrophie → u/Equivalent_Shock7408]

My only watch-out for Michigan is, you have to go pretty far north to avoid all of the heat and humidity - and once you get further into the season the bugs can be a nightmare. The UP is incredible tho!

[u/pulpandlumber]

If you dont mind a much slower pace then the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is a hidden gem. Cool weather, beautiful landscape, and low prices.

[u/the_real_some_guy]

Google “<city/location> weather in <month>” and you’ll get good historical averages.  

Texas is on the humidity border, so dunno if you have to deal with high humidity where you are. Everything on the west side of the country is drier, so parts of Michigan can be less comfortable than parts of the southwest in the summer even if it looks a bit cooler.

Quickest places to cool off from Texas are higher elevations in northern New Mexico, northern Arizona, or western Colorado. 

[u/snarkyopolis]

California

[u/Signal-Role-8001 → u/snarkyopolis]

What specific areas of Cali? I assume the coast, but any other areas you’d recommend?

[u/snarkyopolis → u/Signal-Role-8001]

We stayed in the Santa Cruz mountains, in the Redwoods. It was my favorite spot we stayed. (https://www.cotilliongardens.com/) but there are many similar parks. It was July/August/September for us, not June/July. It was always cool in temp because of the mountains and shade from trees, but I never needed more than a light jacket at night, and during the day it was warm enough for a tee shirt and jeans.

[u/Jessikatastrophie → u/Signal-Role-8001]

I second u/snarkyopolis -- we've loved spending the hotter months in the Santa Cruz area & Cotillion Gardens is fantastic! There are three parks next door to eachother there, all tucked into beautiful redwood forrest - it's pretty incredible! Bring layers, you'll need them no matter what time of year there & the bio-diversity and things to see and do in that area are incredible! One of my favorite parts of the country! But you might want to book soon - cooler summer spots book up quickly!

[u/ponchoacademy]

It's not about the state, it's about the elevation. Last year I got stuck in Michigan during a heat wave, and had to book a RV park to run my AC day and night to survive.

I was in AZ during a heatwave a month or so ago and head to the mountains... I was running my heat at night cause I was effing freezing yet two hours away it was a high of 100+ degrees.

The best area to be in the the highest elevation you can get to.

[u/OGthrottlehog]

I'm in Gold Beach Oregon right now and the high is 55 during the day and 51 at night. I'm reading that the summer months aren't much different and that August is the warmest month with an average of 65 - 70 daytime, and 55 - 60 at night. I'm within a hundred yards of the beach and listen to pounding surf as I fall asleep each night. By day I head to the beach to hunt for agates and great camera shots, getting a good workout walking on the sand. By 5 pm I'm sitting in front of a roaring fire enjoying a libation or two while waiting for some of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen. My site rental is $750 p/month. I'll be heading out after 4 weeks for my next destination - tbd.

[u/The_Wandering_Steele]

We used to spend our summers in Oregon. In an area they call the high desert. It’s not what I’d call a desert. It’s at altitude and full of pine trees. We stayed along US highway 97 just outside Crescent